But, wouldn't the tracks have claws marks if they were dog tracks? As the website you linked states "Dogs usually show claw marks in their tracks." The lack of claw marks is what led me to believe that these are mountain lion tracks. Here are a few closer pictures.

But, wouldn't the tracks have claws marks if they were dog tracks? As the website you linked states "Dogs usually show claw marks in their tracks." The lack of claw marks is what led me to believe that these are mountain lion tracks. Here are a few closer pictures.

Hi Mr. BCTJ,

These quotes from the web site seemed to me to be the most germane:

DOG:
"D: The alignment of the front two toes. They are side-by-side, or very close to it, in dogs tracks. There are exceptions, such as when the animal is making a turn or walking on a slope."

CAT:
"A: Note that the front two toes are not lined up side-by-side as the dog prints were. The toe that is further forward is analogous to a human middle finger (your longest finger). The alignment of this toe will tell you whether you have a left or right track. This toe is the inner toe of the leading pair."

Take care,

Michael

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